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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 21, 1999 ~ ' . . , . ~ COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Tuesday, September 21st, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland R. Johnson D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T.Quinn T. Melymuk N. Carroll B. Taylor D. Kearns ill - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Corporate Projects & Policy - Director of Planning - Town Clerk - Committee Co-ordinator ADOPTION OF MINUTES ill) 1. 2. Regular Meeting of August 3, 1999 Special Meeting of August 3, 1999 DELEGATIONS Denise Cramer, 1999 United Way Campaign Chair, addressed Council to seek its continued support of the annual fundraising campaign. She advised that the United Way has been in the Ajax/Pickering area for the past 29 years and services 22 agencies with over 90 services and programs. She thanked Mayor Arthurs, his son and Councillors Ryan and Holland for attending their event on Saturday. She thanked all Members of Council for their past support and requested continued support. Gary Peck, 1232 Bayview St., addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion pertaining to his application for townhouses at the south end of Liverpool Road. He requested that his application proceed or be exempt from Councillor Holland's Motion which concerns the completion of a Detailed Design Study being undertaken prior to the approval of any applications for this area. He outlined the features in his application and advised that his application is for rezoning only and not an Official Plan amendment. He further advised that this proposal predates the motion coming forward tonight and any planning review will not provide a better development for the area. 66 3. Paul Kelland, speaking on behalf of Bill McKechnie, addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion regarding a development in the south Liverpool Area. He advised that the applications for the south end of Liverpool Road do not meet zoning requirements. 4. Paul Savel, 1557 Oakburn St., representing the Altona West Community Assoc. addressed Council with respect to the resolution concerning Guarded School Crossings. He suggested that Waterford Gate crossing line up with the sidewalk on Senator St., West Creek Drive crossing should be aligned with the west side of Mossbrook Sq. and Pine Grove Ave. crossing should be further west. There are no sidewalks on Pine Grove Ave. west ofNordane. He requested that staff meet with the Altona West Community Assoc. and the SCC of West Creek School at their meeting on September 23rd to discuss this matter further. 8 5. Leslie Whyte, representing the Board of Trade, addressed Council with respect to the Report on a governance structure for the Towns of Pickering and Ajax. She advised that the Board of Trade have prepared a very strong position paper in support of this merger. She commended Council and staff for their hard work. Resolution #176//99 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Holland .. That further delegations be heard concerning the Notice of Motion respecting a Detailed Review Study of the south Liverpool area. CARRIED 6. David Steele, 966 Timmins Gardens, commented that the Council agenda did not appear on the WebSite until Sunday and this creates a problem for those wishing to speak to an item but are required to call in by 12 noon on Friday. He requested that this matter be rectified. He also advised that he endorses the position of the Waternont 2001 Task Force Report with respect to a Detailed Review Study of the south Liverpool area being undertaken. 7. Paul Kelland, 921 Grenoble Blvd., stated his support of the motion as well as the Pickering East Shore Community Associations unanimous support. 8. Jacklyn Smart, 829 Fairview Ave., advised that the report of the Waternont 2001 Task Force was prepared in 1997, that Mr. Peck was a member of the task force and, therefore, well aware of the recommendation for the Detailed Study. She requested Council's support of the Motion coming forward. 8 Resolution #177//99 Moved by Councillor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Holland That further delegations be heard concermng the Ontario Power Generations Environmental Study. LOST 67 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles 8 ill!) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #178//99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Report of the Executive Committee dated September 13, 1999 be adopted with the following amendments: Item #3 Item #3 was deferred for two weeks. Item #5 Item #5 was amended in 5(2) by replacing 'accept' with 'recommend to the Ontario Power Generation' . . Item #5 was further amended in 5(3) by replacing 'an' with 'the' and 'accepted' with 'recommended' and deleting 'in accordance with the funding specifications outlined in that team's proposal to the Town. Item #5 was amended by moving 5(4) to 5(5) and adding a new 5(4) to read 'The Ontario Power Generation and the University of TorontolMcMaster Team outline the Terms of Reference and determine their work plan and report back to Council for confirmation' . Recorded Vote On Item #5 as Amended: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Johnson Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #178a//99 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Item #3 concerning Guarded School Crossing be deferred for two weeks. 8 ",c, CARRIED Resolution #178b/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Item #5(2) be amended by replacing 'accept' with 'recommend to the Ontario Power Generation'. CARRIED 8 . -- 68 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Dickerson, Holland, Johnson and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Pickles and Ryan Resolution #178c/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Item #5(3) be amended by replacing 'an' with 'the' and 'accepted' with 'recommended' and deleting 'in accordance with the funding specifications outlined in that team's proposal to the Town. CARRIED Resolution #178d/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Holland That Item #5(4) become Item #5(5) and a new Item #5(4) be included to read 'The Ontario Power Generation and the University of Toronto/McMaster Team outline the Terms of Reference and determine their work plan and report back to Council for confirmation' . CARRIED Resolution #179/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That the proposed governance structure as outlined in the Report dated September 21,1999 be adopted as the position of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Corporation of the Town of Ajax for information and consideration. 2. That a formal request be made by the Corporation of the Town of Pickering to the Honourable Steve Gilchrist, Minister of Municipal Affairs, to appoint a Mediator to facilitate the merger of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and the Corporation of the Town of Ajax into one new corporate municipal entity to be formed upon the election ofa new Council for December 1,2000. 3. That Council request that during the mediation process further public consultation and facilitation with the residents of the Towns of Pickering and Ajax be undertaken. CARRIED Recorded Vote On Motion As Amended: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Johnson, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs 69 Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #179a/99 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson . That the resolution concerning Governance be deferred for 1 week to a Special Council Meeting. LOST Resolution #179b/99 Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the resolution concerning Governance be amended by adding #3 to read 'That Council request that during the mediation process further public consultation and facilitation with the residents of the Towns of Pickering and Ajax be undertaken. CARRIED Resolution #180/99 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ryan . That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "World Breastfeeding Week" - October 1 - 7, 1999 "Health & Safety Week" - October 18 - 22, 1999 "Migraine Awareness Week" - November 1 - 7, 1999 CARRIED Resolution #181/99 Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded by Councillor Ryan WHEREAS through the Council endorsed Mayor's Waternont 2001 Taskforce Report and Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee Report, Council and the public have identified the great significance of the Liverpool South area to the waternont and to the Town as a whole, and, WHEREAS through the Council adopted Millennium Trail plan, the Liverpool South area will be the centre of the waterfront and the place where the three trail systems will converge at the Millennium Square and that the area surrounding will be a public place that attracts residents and visitors; and, tÞ. WHEREAS recognizing the significance of this area, the Town of Pickering Official Plan identified the Liverpool South area as a Detailed Review Area; and, WHEREAS in section 11.2, subsection (d) of the Town of Pickering Official Plan it is stated that Town Council "shall endeavor to complete detailed reviews for all or part of a Detailed Review Area prior to approving major development within the Area"; and, WHEREAS two major development proposals for the South Liverpool area have been received by the Town of Pickering and would have a major impact upon the future use, function and goals of the Detailed Review Area; , . 8 . ~ 70 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby request that staff prepare a draft terms of reference for a Detailed Review of the area generally outlined in Map 13, Neighbourhood 3, Bay Ridges for the South Liverpool Area as found on page 147 of the Town's Official Plan; and, THAT the Town of Pickering hereby affirm its intention to undertake a Detailed Review of the South Liverpool Area further to section 11.2 (d) of the Town of Pickering Official Plan prior to any major development occurring in the above noted Detailed Review Area; and, THAT no recommendations be forwarded to Council on any major development proposals for the south Liverpool area until such time as the detailed review is completed; and, THAT preparation of the Draft Terms of Reference include consultation with relevant stakeholders within the review area; and, THAT staff bring the draft terms of reference for the Detailed Review to Council with reasonable time frames for completion to the Executive Meeting of Council on November 22, 1999, or as soon thereafter as possible, for consideration. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Dickerson, Holland, Pickles, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Johnson Resolution #182/99 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Brenner For a Leave to Introduce a Notice of Motion concerning Insurance Pooling. LOST (IV) BY-LAWS That Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Johnson took leave to introduce by-laws ofthe Town of Pickering: By-law Number 5549/99 Being a by-law to authorize the renewal of an Agreement for the lease of space at the Pickering Recreation Complex for a wellness clinic. By-law Number 5550/99 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Pickering Hockey Association Incorporated for the operation of the Don Beer Arena Pro Shop from September 1, 1999 to April 30, 2004. By-law Number 5551/99 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking, standing and stopping on highways and on private and municipal property. . . - 71 By-law Number 5552/99 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 23, Plan 40M-1961, Pickering (Holbrook Court), Block 36, Plan 40M-1936, Pickering (Fairport Road), Block 24, Plan 40M-1916, Pickering (Holbrook Court), Block 25, Plan 40M-1916, Pickering (Fairport Road), Block 31, Plan 40M-1689, Pickering (Stover Crescent), Block 32, Plan 40M-1689, Pickering (Fawndale Road), Blocks 55 and 56, Plan 40M-1446, Pickering (Littleford Street) as public highways. By-law Number 5553/99 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 regulating parking, standing and stopping on highways and on private and municipal property. By-law Number 5554/99 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 2,9 and 12, Plan 40M-1956, Pickering, from part lot control. By-law Number 5555/99 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - DCC #145, 1635 Pickering Pkwy.; DCC #1, 1210 Radom St.; DCC #42, 1319 Fieldlight Blvd.; DCC #52, 580 Eyer Dr.; DCC #60, 1915 Denmar Rd.; DCC #136, 1525/1535 Diefenbaker and 1530/40 Pickering Pkwy.; DCC #139, 1400 The Esplanade, Casitas; OCC #2, 925 Bayly St.; DCC #31, 1360 Glenanna Rd.; DCC #51, 1958 Rosefield Rd.; DCC #58, 1975 Rosefield Rd.; DCC #93/106, 1880/1890 Valley Farm Rd.; DCC #152, 1625 Pickering Pkwy.; OCC #11, 1235 Radom St.; Amberlea Plaza, 1822 Whites Road; DCC #60, 1915 Denmar Rd.; DCC #42, 1310 Fieldlight Blvd., DCC #129, 905 Bayly St., 963-979 Brock Rd. and 1735 Bayly St.) By-law Number 5556/99 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in the North Part of Lot 29, Range 3, B.F.C. (Parts 1 & 2, Plan 40R-16854), in the Town of Pickering. THIRD READING: Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Johnson moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 5549/99, 5550/99, 5551/99, 5552/99, 5553/99, 5554/99, 5555/99 and 5556/99 be adopted and the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED íV) OTHJll!.IDISINESS 1. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a. The Chief Administrative Officer offered the Ajax Newsletter for Council to review. b. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that a Grant had been received from Ontario Power Generation to cover their share of the salary of the Project Co-ordinator. . ~ 8 . 4Þ 72 c. Councillor Dickerson requested a status report from the Director of Planning concerning the portable situation at St. Mary Separate High School. d. Councillor Brenner also commented on the situation at St. Mary Separate Schçol, recommending that this matter come before Council. (VI) CONFIRMATION BY -LAW By-law Number 5557/99 Councillor Brenner seconded by Councillor Dickerson moved for leave to introduce a By- law of the Town of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its regular meeting of September 21, 1999 and special meeting of September 21, 1999 and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED íY!D ADJO URNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11 :35 p.m. DATED ¿:::c/2) MAYOR -7 c : . TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on September 13, 1999, presents its twelth report to Council and recommends: 8 1. 2. 8 3. e PLANNING RECOMMENDATION REPORT #15-99 DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-98015(R) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 19/98 ESTATE OF V.E. SWAN PART OF LOT 28, CONCESSION 2 (EAST SIDE OF WHITES ROAD. NORTH OF HYDRO LINE) 1. That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham, that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -98015 submitted by the Estate of Violet E. Swan on lands known as Part of Lot 28, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED AS REVISED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation Report 15-99. 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/98 to allow residential development and conserve open space lands, be APPROVED to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-98015, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Recommendation Report 15-99. PLANNING REPORT NUMBER #15-99 LAND SEVERANCE APPLICATIONS LD 234/99 (INCLUSIVE) P.C. HERBERT & AM. NEAULT LOT 25, PLAN 410 (SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF PINE GROVE AVENUE AND VALLEY RIDGE CRESCENT) 1. That the request ofP.C. Herbert & AM. Neault, to permit the division of the subject property, being Lot 25, Plan 410 (also known as 1830 Pine Grove Avenue), into five lots through Land Severance Applications LD 234/99 to LD 237/99 (inclusive), rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be APPROVED. 2. That Town Staff advise the Durham Land Division Committee, and the owner of the subject property that a development agreement will be required between the Town and the owner, prior to the Town's final clearance of severance conditions. This agreement will address those matters commonly addressed in subdivision agreements and will include requirements for an overall Tree Preservation Program Report (including an overall grading plan) and a Siting and Architectural Design Statement. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT NUMBER #14/99 GUARDED SCHOOL CROSSING; AND AMENDMENT OF PARKING BY -LAW 2359/87 - PORTION OF WESTCREEK DRIVE That three (3) school crossings, as set out in Public Works Report Number #14/99, be adopted and installed for the Highbush Neighbourhood and they be staffed with fully trained adult guards. DEFERRED FOR TWO WEEKS , . . . . . 8 - 2 - 4. FIRE REPORT #01/99 BILL 84 That Resolution #353/97, passed by the Council of the Town of Pickering at its meeting of September 15, 1997, be rescinded. 5. CIDEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REPORT #10-99 ONTARIO POWER GENERATION PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION "A" RESTART FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PEER REVIEW TEAM 1. That Report to Council CAO 10-99, regarding the hiring by the Town of a peer review team to oversee Ontario Power Generation's environmental assessment be received by Council. 2. That Council recommend to the Ontario Power Generation the proposal from University of TorontolMcMaster to conduct an independent peer review of Ontario Power Generation's environmental assessment. 3. That Ontario Power Generation be requested to confirm in writing that it agrees to fund the proposal for the independent peer review team as recommended by Town Council. 4. The Ontario Power Generation and the University of TorontolMcMaster Team outline the Terms of Reference and determine their work plan and report back to Council for confirmation". 5. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Atomic Energy Control Board for their information. 6. PROCLAMATIONS - KIDS DAY INTERNATIONAL - SEPTEMBER 25, 1999 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY - OCTOBER 7, 1999 MIGRAINE AWARENESS WEEK - NOVEMBER 1 - 7. 1999 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "KIDS DAY INTERNATIONAL" - SEPTEMBER 25,1999 "WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY" - OCTOBER 7,1999 "MIGRAINE AWARENESS WEEK" - NOVEMBER 1- 7,1999